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KR08 NXO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,662 mi
Last recorded138,662 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 NXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 138,662 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 138,662 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 129,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2023 124,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 118,378 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2022 118,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2021 112,539 miles

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Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 108,641 miles

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Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 108,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 107,605 miles

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2018 104,862 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Mar 2018 104,861 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,854 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 99,854 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has play

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside inner rack joint has play

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 90,450 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,591 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,783 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,319 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 58,015 miles

215/55/16 X4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-=30/4/11

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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KR08 NXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR08 NXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR08 NXO registered?

KR08 NXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is KR08 NXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 NXO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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